The range of a SSB transmission is MOST affected by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — the frequency band selected and time of day or night
Single sideband (SSB) radio wave propagation relies heavily on ionospheric reflection, making transmission range directly dependent on the selected frequency band and the diurnal variations of day and night.
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